_________ can bind to fat, cholesterol, and bile in the gastrointestinal tract.

Select one:

a. Bile

b. Protein

c. Glucose

d. Soluble fiber

e. Insulin

Question 24

Which lipoprotein contains the most cholesterol?

Select one:

a. Chylomicron

b. VLDL

c. LDL

d. IDL

e. HDL

Question 25

Hypoglycemia is:

Select one:

a. The diagnostic criteria for diabetes.

b. Characterized by low blood sugar.

c. A leading cause of atherosclerosis.

d. The reason for lactose intolerance.

e. An enzyme that catabolizes starch.

Question 26

Most vitamin and minerals are absorbed in the ______________.

Select one:

a. Colon

b. Kidney

c. Stomach

d. Small intestine

e. Liver

Question 27

Which of the following is largely produced by plants during photosynthesis?

Select one:

a. Fats

b. Carbohydrate

c. Proteins

d. Water

e. Light

Question 28

In whole grain processing, the amount of _________ is/are decreased.

Select one:

a. Fiber

b. Vitamins

c. Minerals

d. Fiber, vitamin and mineral content are all reduced by whole grain processing.

Question 29

Which of the following provides the best food source of fiber?

Select one:

a. Carrots

b. Soybean oil

c. Tuna

d. White rice

e. Whole Milk

Question 30

The central nervous system prefers _____________ for energy to function optimally.

Select one:

a. Fatty acids

b. Ketone bodies

c. Protein

d. Glucose

e. Amino acids

Question 31

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to protect against:

Select one:

a. Diverticulosis

b. Osteoporosis

c. Type I Diabetes

d. Kidney Failure

e. Heart Disease

Question 32

The special proteins that drive chemical reactions are:

Select one:

a. Enzymes

b. Antibodies

c. Collagen

d. Hormones

e. DNA

Question 33

Which of the following foods is an example of a wholesome but low quality protein source?

Select one:

a. Vegetable oil

b. Beans

c. Cheese

d. Banana

e. Eggs

Question 34

A person who has gastrointestinal distress after drinking milk most likely:

Select one:

a. Is missing the enzyme lactase.

b. Has type 2 diabetes.

c. Produces lipoproteins against the milk.

d. Is experiencing autoimmunity.

e. Is having a hydrogenation reaction.

Question 35

Which of the following statements is true about lipoproteins?

Select one:

a. HDL removes cholesterol from the bloodstream

b. High HDL values increase atherosclerosis.

c. Diet has no influence HDL levels

d. Diets high in saturated fat are protective against heart disease.

e. Elevated LDL cholesterol in the blood is protective against heart disease.

Question 36

Trans fatty acids:

Select one:

a. Contain a single double bond

b. Reduce heart disease risk.

c. May be found in processed foods

d. Are abundant in most fruits

e. All of the above

Question 37

Which of the following statements is true about fiber?

Select one:

a. Fiber is found in plant and animal foods.

b. Fiber increases caloric density of the diet.

c. Fiber hardens stool.

d. Fiber binds some vitamins and minerals.

e. Insoluble fiber dissolves in water.

Question 38

Soluble fibers include:

Select one:

a. Pectin, lignin, mucilage.

b. Pectin, gum, mucilage.

c. Pectin, lignin, gel.

d. Cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin.

e. Cellulose, hemicellulose, agar.

Question 39

Which of the following statements is true about enzymes?

Select one:

a. Enzymes require essential fatty acids as coenzymes.

b. Enzymes can require vitamin or mineral cofactors for their function.

c. Enzymes are chemicals secreted from endocrine glands into the blood.

d. Enzymes are carbohydrate based substances.

e. All of the above

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Type 1 diabetes is:

Select one:

a. A genetic disease caused by autoimmunity and a lack of insulin production.

b. The build-up of homocysteine in the blood.

c. A type of anemia common among vegetarians.

d. A diet-related disease in which insulin resistance occurs.

e. A communicable disease.

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Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, Lyla could improve her health by following the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) Diet.

Select one:

True

False

Question 42

Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, Lyla has normal blood pressure.

Select one:

True

False

Question 43

Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, Lyla meets the diagnostic criteria of Metabolic Syndrome.

Select one:

True

False

Question 44

Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, Lyla may have Type 1 Diabetes.

Select one:

True

False

Question 45

Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, Lyla's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for fiber is 28 grams.

Select one:

True

False

Question 4

Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, Lyla consumed 76% of her Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for fiber.

Select one:

True

False

Question 47

Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, Lyla consumed less than 7% of her Calories from saturated fat.

Select one:

True

False

Question 48

Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, Lyla's total blood cholesterol is in the borderline high risk category.

Select one:

True

False

Question 49

Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, Lyla's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for protein would be met if she consumed 61 grams of dietary protein each day.

Select one:

True

False

Question 50

Lyla is a 23 year old single mom. She developed gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Her child is now two years old. Lyla is 5 foot 7 inches tall and she weighs 167 pounds. Her waist measurement is 37 inches. Her lab values include; a fasting blood sugar level of 115mg/dl, her total blood cholesterol was 227mg/dl and her blood pressure was 137/87mmHg. She consumes on the average 2,450 Calories, 26 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of saturated fat. TRUE or FALSE, If Lyla consumed the same Calorie level and her DRI for protein, then she would consume 10% of her Calories from protein.